The Staircase Scandal: Rich Lady’s Secret Paid Companion Exposed!

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Handbags at dawn

What could be more scintillating than a celebrity split? Nothing but a celebrity parting ways with their personal stylist, undoubtedly!

This week, a source revealed the intricate details about the falling out in the friendship between Olivia Molly Rogers, a past Miss Universe Australia, and her previous stylist, Paul Versace.

In late 2024, what were formerly inseparable friends experienced an unexpected split as they chose to go separate ways in their professional lives. Subsequently, they both removed any signs of each other from their individual social media profiles.

It appears that Rogers was disappointed multiple times by Versace, as he decided to participate in a Sydney reality show, Made in Bondi, instead of devoting himself fully to his emerging fashion career in Melbourne.

It was also a classic case of the protégé succeeding the master. 

Before his falling out with Rogers, it was reported that Versace brought on board Megan Cross as an assistant for his ‘Style by Bloom’ studio, a rising star in the fashion industry.

After repeatedly asking Cross to leave his full-time job due to an overwhelming number of clients, the workload at Style by Bloom significantly decreased as he started spending increasing amounts of time in Sydney.

‘Then Olivia decided to work with Megan instead of Paul,’ adds my source.

Currently, Rogers and Versace maintain a connection on Instagram, but it’s been about seven months since the model was last featured on his professional account, specifically during September 2024, where she assisted in styling an event at Flemington Racecourse for their Spring Gala.

The former beauty queen who now hosts a podcast has disappeared from her own social media platforms for some time, yet consistently shows up on Cross’s Instagram.

According to my information, it appears that Versace’s decision to temporarily relocate to Sydney for a reality TV show similar to the UK’s “Made in Chelsea” with low ratings may not have been as profitable as expected.

* He no longer has his main customer, and it seems unlikely that Made in Bondi will be renewed for another season.

It’s quite disheartening, considering that Versace served as the cupid for Rogers and her partner Hugo Breakey.

Of course, Breakey played a significant role in mending Rogers’ heart that was shattered following her contentious divorce with Justin McKeone and later separation with Morgan Waterhouse.

According to Rogers’ Instagram Q&A last July, Paul saw Hugo dancing at a Melbourne bar, approached him, and said something like, “You look great, are you taken? I know a wonderful girl who would be perfect for you.” He then asked Hugo to wait in the same spot.

Moments later, Paul grabbed her, pulled her towards Hugo, and the rest was history. 

An Amazing Riddle

Our DMs blew up this week with TV types telling us to ‘look into The Amazing Race’.

To be truthful, I don’t follow that series, nor have I delved deeper into it. However, upon inquiring, I managed to gather some gossip suggesting a cast member may have been dismissed due to unsubstantiated allegations.

Based on an unconfirmed report, they didn’t stay jobless for a prolonged period because a well-known television figure allegedly threatened to resign unless they were swiftly reinstated.

Upon visiting the production company to seek Ten’s viewpoint on the details of the rumor, we were met with a firm email denying the validity of the information we had received, stating it as both untrue and damaging.

So we shall err on the side of caution and not publish the details.

But, should this become a big story in the future, remember where you heard it first…

And finally… guess who, don’t sue!

A snapshot of a youthful woman ascending the staircase of a grand manor house has sparked a heated controversy within our community.

So, what’s the fuss all about?

It’s been said that the woman in the picture works on an hourly basis, if you catch my drift. She tends to maintain privacy about that aspect of her life, though.

The photo of her at the house may serve as evidence that the affluent homeowner was, in fact, with her, if my assumption is correct.

A picture that popped up in my private messages more recently caught my attention quickly, as I immediately identified the staircase from property photographs and figured out who owned the deed by checking the title.

Currently, due to legal constraints, I’m unable to disclose the identities of those involved. However, let me make it clear that there’s a woman, likely a homemaker, who’s not too pleased about something…

  • The subject of this blind item is not mentioned or pictured elsewhere in this article.

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2025-04-10 17:25

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